Paralegal

The Recruiting Hive; Village of Westbury (NY); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary up to $80K

Bonus potential

Medical & Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side) to support attorneys through all phases of personal injury cases. The role involves working with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel in an in-office setting on Long Island.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing legal documents, managing files, coordinating depositions and court appearances, and assisting with lien resolutions and settlements. 4+ years of litigation support experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 4+ years' as Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• In-office work required in Westbury, Long Island.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and file legal documents including complaints, discovery responses, subpoenas, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, IMEs, and court appearances.
• Request, review, and summarize medical records and bills.
• Communicate with clients to provide case updates and gather necessary information.
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely filings.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and other materials for hearings and trials.
• Assist with negotiating and finalizing lien resolutions and settlements.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Client coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side)

The ideal candidate will support attorneys in all phases of personal injury cases, from intake through settlement or trial. This role requires the ability to work with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file legal documents including complaints, discovery responses, subpoenas, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and court appearances.
• Request, review, and summarize medical records and bills.
• Communicate with clients to provide case updates and gather necessary information.
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely filings.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and other materials for hearings and trials.
• Assist with negotiating and finalizing lien resolutions and settlements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 4+ years' as Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Must be able to work In office - Westbury, Long Island

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary (up to $80K plus bonus - commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Retirement plan